1This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:2 Tim 1:62 Pet 1:12-151 Pet 1:1-21 Pet 1:221 Tim 5:22Matt 5:8Ps 24:4Ps 73:12 Cor 13:2
2That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Jude 1:172 Pet 2:21Luke 1:701 Pet 1:10-122 Pet 1:19-21Luke 24:44Acts 10:43Acts 28:23Acts 3:18Acts 3:21
3Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Jude 1:181 Tim 4:1-22 Pet 2:102 Cor 4:2Jude 1:162 Pet 1:202 Tim 3:1Prov 1:22Isa 5:19Prov 14:6
4And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Jer 17:15Mal 2:17Jer 5:12-13Luke 12:45Isa 5:18-19Eccl 8:11Matt 24:48Ezek 12:22-27Gen 19:141 Thess 2:19
5For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Heb 11:3Gen 1:9Ps 24:2Gen 1:6Ps 136:6Ps 33:6John 3:19-202 Thess 2:10-12Rom 1:28Col 1:17
6Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:2 Pet 2:5Matt 24:38-39Gen 7:10-23Luke 17:27Gen 9:15Job 12:15
7But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:2 Pet 3:10Isa 51:62 Pet 3:12Rev 21:1Matt 24:352 Pet 2:92 Thess 1:7-8Matt 25:41Jude 1:7Matt 12:36
8But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Ps 90:4
9The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:1 Tim 2:4Rom 2:4Ps 86:15Hab 2:3Isa 30:18Rev 2:21Luke 18:7-81 Tim 1:162 Pet 3:15Exod 34:6
10But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Rev 21:1Matt 24:352 Pet 3:7Rev 16:15Isa 51:61 Thess 5:22 Pet 3:12Mark 13:31Isa 34:4Rev 3:3
11Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:1 Pet 1:15Phil 1:271 Pet 2:121 Tim 6:112 Pet 3:12Jas 3:13Isa 34:4Phil 3:201 Tim 6:32 Pet 1:3
12Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:2 Pet 3:10Isa 34:4Mic 1:4Titus 2:131 Cor 1:7-82 Pet 3:7Isa 64:1-12Ps 50:3Rev 6:13-14Isa 2:1-22
13Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Isa 65:17Rev 21:1Isa 66:22Rev 21:27Isa 60:21
14Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:1 Thess 5:231 Thess 3:131 Cor 15:58Phil 1:101 John 3:31 Cor 1:82 Pet 1:5-10Phil 2:15Heb 9:28Luke 12:43
15And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Rom 2:41 Tim 1:162 Pet 3:91 Pet 3:20Jas 3:17Jas 1:5Luke 21:15Prov 2:6-7Acts 15:251 Cor 2:13
16As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Matt 15:6Heb 5:112 Pet 2:14Jas 1:8Phil 3:19Jer 23:36Matt 22:29Rom 8:1-391 Pet 2:82 Pet 2:1
17Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Col 2:8Heb 3:142 Cor 11:13-151 Cor 15:581 Cor 10:12Eph 4:14Matt 7:152 Pet 2:18-222 Cor 11:32 Pet 1:10-12
18But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Col 1:10Eph 4:151 Pet 2:2Col 3:10Phil 3:81 Pet 5:10-11Eph 1:172 Pet 1:32 Cor 4:62 Tim 4:18